TR 98 over Lake Creek
FairAlexander County, Illinois · 5 MI S Olive Branch · Structure no. 002309600000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 98 over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 98 over Lake Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 98 over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 98 over Lake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 98 over Lake Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 98 over Lake Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 98 over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.